Catherine Johnigk Obituary

BARTONVILLE - Catherine Marie Johnigk, 89, of Bartonville, Ill., died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria, Ill.

She was born on Feb. 19, 1924, in Sunfield, Ill. She was the daughter of Hubert and Catherine (Durkin) Rodden. She married Joseph F. Johnigk on Sept. 29, 1942, in Peoria, Ill. He preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 1969, in Peoria. She later married Fred Otten on Jan. 2, 1970, in Peoria, and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1989, in Peoria.

Catherine was also preceded in death by one son, Ronald W. Johnigk; two grandchildren; three brothers, Paul, Hubert "Junior" and David Rodden; and one sister, Rega Jackson.

She is survived by seven children, Dr. Joseph F. (Mary Ellen) Johnigk of Bartonville, Ill., Gary S. (Lynn) Johnigk of Olympia, Wash., Roger M. (Gail) Johnigk of Toledo, Wash., David C. (Patti) Johnigk of Cadiz, Ky., Richard G. (Ruth) Johnigk of Longview, Texas, Gerald A. (DeAnn) Johnigk of Centralia, Wash., and Tiani Jan (Dexter) Yannone-Parker of Peoria, Ill. Catherine has 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Robert E. Rodden of Mackinaw, Ill.

Catherine was very benevolent to many funds and activities for children. She was especially fond of the Southwest American Indians.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. The Rev. Jeremy Otten will officiate. A visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria, Ill.

Memorials may be made to Bel-Wood Nursing Home Activity Fund.

You may create an online condolence for Catherine at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star on Mar. 22, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Johnigk

12 Entries

Barb Luick

March 26, 2013

Doc and Mary Ellen,
I just returned home from my Caribbean cruise and learned of your mother's death. No son or "daughter" could have taken better care of a loved one like you two did for your mother. May you hold on to memories that will bring smiles without tears.

Greg Hamilton

March 25, 2013

Dr Joe, Janet & family, My heartfelt condolences to you all. I am so sorry that I was unable to attend the services. May the memories help carry you through this difficult time. God Bless you all.

Tiani (Jan) Yannone-Parker

March 25, 2013

To all who came to the services and all who sent their condolences through kind words, flowers, and cards, the family of Catherine Johnigk would like to thank you for your kindnesses and prayers. The service was beautifully done by Davison- Fulton Bartonville Chapel, and to Rev. Jeremy Otten for his wonderful message of hope and prayer. All of you are very much appreciated.

God's blessings to you all,
The Family of Catherine Johnigk

March 25, 2013

Sending love, hugs & prayers your way. <3 Becky Fee, Groveland, IL

March 25, 2013

To the family of Catherine Johnigk - I am a new LPN at Belwood and had the honor & privelege of taking care of Catherine these last couple of months. She was such a sweet lady and very spirited!! My heart goes out to all of you at this time!! God Bless you all and may Catherine rest in peace!! Cheri Herring. LPN

Bruce & Dianne Dow

March 24, 2013

Doc & Mary Ellen,

Our sympathies and prayers are with you and your families. Dianne and Polly send their love from overseas.

May the God of all comfort and the Father of compassion comfort you and fill you and your family with a very special sense of His peace and presence.

Love,
Bruce & Dianne, Polly, Renee & Johnathan, Lauren

Gail Fee

March 24, 2013

Our hearts go out to Tiani, Michelle & Keola........you are loved..........

March 23, 2013

Doc and Mary Ellen and families, So very sorry for your loss. Kay Myers

March 22, 2013

Dr. Johnigk and family. Our love and prayers we extend on the passing of your mother. You are as always in our prayers. Michael and Nancy Gudat ( Washington )

Sheila Opper

March 22, 2013

My sympathy to the Johnigk family. I remember our families getting together when we were young. Kids everywhere. We had such a good time and we were all raised by loving parents. I'm sorry for your loss but know your mother is in a better place. Love and prayers, Sheila Walsh Opper.

March 21, 2013

To the family of Catherine Johnigk,
How well we remember the Johnigk family on the corner of Airport and Smithville Roads in Bartonville! It took quite a "Mom" to raise seven boys and one girl. We remember the days when "Dad Joey" was overseas during WWII. Joe, Jr., had to wait a few years to see his father for the first time. Now it's time for the next generation to carry on the love and care that was given them through the years, and which Catherine experienced from her family during her illness. We express our sympathy in your loss and commend you for all you have done during this time.

Glenn and Clare T. (Johnigk) Waibel

Marita Merkle

March 21, 2013

Doctor Joe and MaryEllen, and family.
Thinking of you all on the loss of Cousin Cathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
With love and Sympathy, Marita Merkle

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